plural archaisms
: an old word or expression that is no longer used : an archaic word or expression
the archaisms "methinks" and "saith"
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“Archaism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/archaism. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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